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<markers><marker id="8460" name="Desafio Lava Jungle Beach Tour" description_safe="This is Desafio Adventure Company's most-popular 7-night, 8-day, all-inclusive package tour - you get a taste of the most-beautiful parts of Costa Rica - La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal Volcano; the exuberant jungles and cloud forests of Monteverde and lots of fun on the gorgeous...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="1119" icon="std" lat="9.998944" lng="-84.202995" distance="" category="activity" level="10" codes="0120,0188,0189,0104,0101,0055,0073,0172,0096,0095" code_descs="white water river rafting|white water kayaking (boat rental or fully guided)|rappelling and canyoning|natural hot spring|horseback riding|canopy tour-exploration of the tree tops|self-guided nature walk|surf lessons &amp; beginner beaches|calm water sea kayaking|snorkeling tours" maximized="8460.html" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="6" price_high="0" price_low="995" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com" email="info@desafiocostarica.com" phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="8376-4199" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="479-9463"/><marker id="260" name="Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering -Desaf&#xED;o Adventure Co." description_safe="&quot;Imagine yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Prepare to get wet! Our experienced guides put you into your safety harness and assist you down a series of over 8 amazing...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0189" icon="std" lat="10.428811" lng="-84.642998" distance="" category="activity" level="11" codes="1109,0051,0119,0189" code_descs="mini bus (private transfer)|casual family restaurant|waterfall|rappelling and canyoning" maximized="260.html" photo="260.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="6" price_high="85" price_low="0" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com" email="info@desafiocostarica.com " phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="8376-4199" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="866-210-0052" skype="" fax="2479-9463"/><marker id="8459" name="R&#xED;o Balsa White Water Rafting-Desaf&#xED;o Adventure Co." description_safe="Challenge yourself as you paddle through fun and safe rolling rapids with names like &quot;Morning Coffee&quot; and &quot;Rock around the Croc&quot; and then play around in tranquil river pools in an isolated rainforest river canyon! And only 30 minutes from La Fortuna!Your professional, experienced...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0120" icon="std" lat="10.307657" lng="-84.522453" distance="" category="activity" level="11" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="8459.html" photo="8459.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="6" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com" email="" phone="" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="8477" name="Tree House Inn" description_safe="&quot;These charming tropical hardwood units are situated amongst beautiful tropical gardens and surround an idyllic adults only pool and Jacuzzi with a shallow area for sun tanning partly submerged in the water.All units, perfect for adult clientele of 1 or 2 persons per unit, offer...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0207" icon="std" lat="9.880886" lng="-85.528381" distance="" category="hotel" level="12" codes="1103,0222,0228,0230,0111,0199,0226,1051,0079,0231," code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|in-room safe or lockbox|cable or satellite television|panoramic views of mountains, valleys or the water|cooling provided by fans|kitchen or cooking privileges|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection" maximized="8477.html" photo="8477.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="1" price_high="145" price_low="90" url="http://www.samarabeach.com/samaratreehouseinn/index.html" email="treehouseinn@samarabeach.com" phone="2656-0733" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0619"/><marker id="428" name="Hotel Arenal Rabfer" description_safe="&quot;Arenal Rabfer is a family business, hence its name. Rabfer derived from the name&#x2019;s initials of our children: Randy, Brayan, Felipe and Roberto. 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The farm and gardens provide an example of how self-sufficient organic communities can work, and the farm involves the local community as much as possible. The huge ethnobotanical...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0245" icon="std" lat="10.387750" lng="-84.597450" distance="" category="hotel" level="12" codes="1103,0221,0199,0160,1214,1051,0116,0081,0192,0231,0101,0121" code_descs="breakfast included in price|shared bath facilities with hot or heated water|cooling provided by fans|air conditioning||jacuzzi or jetted tub|trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here|educational displays or presentations|massages available|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection|horseback riding|bicycle rentals and/or tours" maximized="261.html" photo="261.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="1" price_high="120" price_low="70" url="http://fincalunanuevalodge.com" email="info@fincalunanuevalodge.com" phone="2468-4006" phone_other="2468-0352" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="259" name="Proyecto ASIS Costa Rica" description_safe="&quot;We are an organization that runs a wildlife rescue center and has been working on social and ecological projects in rural Costa Rica for the past 12 years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To support our projects we offer Spanish classes and Volunteer opportunities.&quot;" code="0081" icon="std" lat="10.379240" lng="-84.542648" distance="" category="activity" level="12" codes="0122,1060,1214" code_descs="zoo or wildlife park/rescue|language school" maximized="none" photo="259.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="1" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.institutoasis.com" email="info@institutoasis.com" phone="2475-9122" phone_other="" phone_cell="8379-3005" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="1904" name="SkyTrek (CR Sky Adventures)" description_safe="A much longer and higher cable ride. You have to be at least eight years old or weigh between 60 and 240 pounds. It is more thrilling than the Original Canopy Tour, with cables up to 770 meters long. Our kids loved this one, too, when they were 11 and 13. Our 18-year-old researchers...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0106" icon="std" lat="10.337041" lng="-84.809441" distance="" category="activity" level="12" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="1904.html" photo="1904.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="44" price_low="31" url="http://skytrek.com/english/monteverde.html" email="faq@skytrek.com" phone="2645-5238" phone_other="2479-9944" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2645-5796"/><marker id="8474" name="Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico" description_safe="&quot;Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico is located on the beach front of Playa Samara, one of the most beautiful and safe beaches of Costa Rica, the only one protected by a coral reef.Playa Samara is a wonderful and white beach for 7 kilometres protected by the reef, full of sea life and...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0206" icon="std" lat="9.882106" lng="-85.521324" distance="" category="hotel" level="12" codes="1103,0222,0160,0199,0228,1051,0079,0168,0231,0080,0214,0051" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|cooling provided by fans|in-room safe or lockbox|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|laundry service available upon request|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection|parking-private, secure, or guarded|gifts and souvenirs|casual family restaurant" maximized="8474.html" photo="8474.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="1" price_high="135" price_low="65" url="http://www.brisas.net/" email="info@brisas.net" phone="2656-0250" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0076"/><marker id="684" name="El Sapo Dorado" description_safe="Large, comfortable rooms featuring either sunset-view terraces or fireplaces, is one of the area&#x2019;s finest hotels. Their Fountain Suites have a separate bedroom for families. A five-kilometer self-guided nature trail behind the hotel circles through a private cloud forest reserve...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0207" icon="std" lat="10.317210" lng="-84.817841" distance="" category="hotel" level="12" codes="1103,0222,0134,1056,0232,0073" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|internet access|fireplace|terrace or patio|self-guided nature walk" maximized="684.html" photo="684.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="107" price_low="0" url="http://www.sapodorado.com/" email="reservations@sapodorado.com" phone="2645-5010" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2645-5180"/><marker id="483" name="Desaf&#xED;o Adventure Company" description_safe="&quot;Desaf&#xED;o Adventure Company is Costa Rica's leading adventure company specializing in unique, high-quality experiences throughout the country. Let us take care of you as we show you our lush rainforests, pristine tropical rivers, amazing waterfalls, impressive active volcanoes...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0094" icon="std" lat="10.471524" lng="-84.646561" distance="" category="shop" level="14" codes="0120,0189,0121,0055,0101,0116,0078,0172,0106,0186,0081,0053,0034" code_descs="white water river rafting|rappelling and canyoning|bicycle rentals and/or tours|canopy tour-exploration of the tree tops|horseback riding|trailhead-hiking trail(s) start from here|wildlife viewing boat rides|surf lessons &amp; beginner beaches|rides through the forest canopy on cables and pulleys (zip-lines)|naturalist guide services available|educational displays or presentations|canopy tour-using suspension bridges|bungee jumping" maximized="483.html" photo="483.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="1" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://desafiocostarica.com" email="info@desafiocostarica.com" phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="8376-4199" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="866-210-0052" skype="" fax="2479-9463"/><marker id="420" name="Hotel Arenal Carmela" description_safe="This downtown La Fortuna hotel has great views of the gardens that surround the town church. Attractive rooms with balconies overlook the bustling town during the day and the near-empty streets at night." code="0206" icon="std" lat="10.471001" lng="-84.645676" distance="" category="hotel" level="14" codes="1103,0222,0160,0199,1082,0228,0230,0079" code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|cooling provided by fans|mini-fridge|in-room safe or lockbox|cable or satellite television|swimming pool" maximized="none" photo="420.jpg" accuracy="8" owner="1" price_high="75" price_low="60" url="http://www.hotelarenalcarmela.com" email="info@hotelarenalcarmela.com" phone="2479-9010" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2479-9010"/><marker id="8458" name="Rio Toro White Water Rafting-Desafio Adventure Co." description_safe="The R&#xED;o Toro explodes with a series of over 45 continuous class 3-4 rapids &#x2013; you'll spend more than 2&#xBD; hours rafting through unexplored, tropical wilderness on a personalized, small-group tour. The exciting R&#xED;o Toro is located only 1 hour from La Fortuna.More-detailed information...&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:map.getInfoWindow().maximize()&quot;&gt;more&lt;/a&gt;" code="0120" icon="std" lat="10.347428" lng="-84.242905" distance="" category="activity" level="14" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="8458.html" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="6" price_high="85" price_low="0" url="http://www.desafiocostarica.com/" email="info@desafiocostarica.com" phone="2479-9464" phone_other="" phone_cell="8376-4199" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="866-210-0052" skype="" fax="2479-9463"/><marker id="8475" name="Hotel Esperanza" description_safe="&quot;In 2007 Hotel Esperanza completed a total hotel remodel including many new exciting features. All rooms were remodeled using European tile and solid mahogany and cedar throughout.  The hotel features a lush new plaza including a beautiful new pool and spa with an isolated children's area.&quot;" code="0206" icon="std" lat="9.865242" lng="-85.480492" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="1103,0222,0160,0199,0228,0230,0087,0051,1051,0079,0080," code_descs="breakfast included in price|in-room private baths with hot or heated water|air conditioning|cooling provided by fans|in-room safe or lockbox|cable or satellite television|wheelchair accessible|casual family restaurant|jacuzzi or jetted tub|swimming pool|parking-private, secure, or guarded" maximized="none" photo="8475.jpg" accuracy="6" owner="1" price_high="130" price_low="88" url="http://www.hotelesperanza.com" email="" phone="2656-0564" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="941-377-0718" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2656-0564"/><marker id="8469" name="Ostional National Wildlife Refuge" description_safe="" code="1034" icon="std" lat="9.990681" lng="-85.698853" distance="" category="activity" level="15" codes="" code_descs="" maximized="none" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="1" price_high="0" price_low="0" url="http://www.sinaccr.net" email="" phone="" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax=""/><marker id="676" name="Nidia Lodge" description_safe="Owned by local naturalist guide Eduardo Venegas and his family. The quiet, comfortable wooden rooms have garden views, and the restaurant (open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) serves seafood and comida t&#xED;pica. Eduardo can take you anywhere you want to go." code="0206" icon="std" lat="10.312412" lng="-84.818855" distance="" category="hotel" level="15" codes="0222,0136,0232,0051,0231,1051,0192" code_descs="in-room private baths with hot or heated water|in-room phone|terrace or patio|casual family restaurant|wireless high speed, DSL or satellite internet connection|jacuzzi or jetted tub|massages available" maximized="none" photo="" accuracy="8" owner="4" price_high="100" price_low="65" url="http://www.nidialodge.com/" email="nidialodge@racsa.co.cr" phone="2645-5236" phone_other="" phone_cell="" phone_us="" phone_tollfree="" skype="" fax="2645-6082"/><marker id="1974" name="Rustic Mountain Lodge" description_safe="Beautiful comfortable rooms, incredible hospitality and great coffee!  Ideally located, away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Elena but close enough to walk to the center. 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